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title: "QU444 - Fast-Track Cities+ Engagement and Needs Assessment - AWARD"
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# QU444 - Fast-Track Cities+ Engagement and Needs Assessment - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7e0dcfd-1849-4583-9fc5-ff294b78e854

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council is seeking to engage a provider for the "QU444 - Fast-Track Cities+ Engagement and Needs Assessment" project, classified under the community services industry. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to ENIGMA CONSULTANCY COACHING SERVICES LTD on 17 March 2021. The contract duration is from 29 March 2021 to 31 May 2021, valued at £75,000. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that community engagement efforts will be conducted in Birmingham, West Midlands, and they are encouraged to express their interest through the council’s e-tendering system before the deadline that passed on 15 February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social research services, consultancy, and community engagement. Companies that are adept in qualitative and quantitative research, particularly those with experience working with diverse populations—including young people, BAME communities, and individuals affected by health issues such as HIV and TB—would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this project allows businesses not only to contribute towards vital public health outcomes but also to enhance their visibility and build relationships with public sector clients in the process.

## Notice

Birmingham Public Health Division are looking to commission qualitative and quantitative research with one provider who will work with a number of representative third-sector organisations with established groups within the Birmingham community to produce a final report in which findings and recommendations will be fed back to Birmingham City Council (the Council). The final report will also contain a mini needs assessment which will provide a statistical analysis of the Birmingham Position. This information will provide Birmingham City Council with the key information required to ensure effective, targeted and necessary public health interventions are in place for BBV's and TB. It is an expectation that the provider will commission (sub-contract) third sector organisations to conduct community engagement exercises, including focus groups to: o identify the needs of the Birmingham population as it pertains to HIV, Hep B, Hep C and TB; o Consider the needs of people pre-exposure, once infected but not diagnosed, once diagnosed and in treatment, and consider the wider needs of those they have close personal relationships with help us understand current testing and treatment pathways; o identify which areas and demographics in the city are at a higher risk of exposure and in higher need whilst also understanding the varying needs of these groups o Understand additional prevention activity required for all citizens to enable the delivery of the Fast-Track Cities vision by 2030 o understand the interconnections in services and support between Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull for people living with, and affected by HIV, Hepatitis and TB The types of groups this would cover (please note this list is not extensive), would be: o Young People aged 13 to 25 o Women of reproductive age o BAME Communities (particularly individuals from African, Caribbean and South Asian ethnic backgrounds) o Older People aged 60+ o LGBT Communities o Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) o People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) o Sex workers (both male and female) o Homeless people, including rough sleepers and those living in temporary accommodation o Refugees and asylum seekers Other focus groups will also be required for the following specific citizens. This will include individuals diagnosed with; o HIV o Viral Hepatitis o Tuberculosis o Dual Diagnosis This contract will be for a period of 8 weeks commencing 8th March 2021 until 25th April 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to l...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce21111-ef8b-432c-a862-a450574357be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENIGMA CONSULTANCY COACHING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 00:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce21111-ef8b-432c-a862-a450574357be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce21111-ef8b-432c-a862-a450574357be
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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